Marine Handheld

would it be considered illegal to use a handheld marine radio? as a two way radio to talk to friends kind of like walkie talkies even if you live nowhere near a body of water used by boats? it appears that you are saying that it is illegal and that you can get caught but is it because of the output power, the channel frequency? or is it because they weren't intended for that kind of use and believe me I am not made of money and wouldn't attempt to use them inland unless I absolutely knew that they weren't an issue The one thing nobody here has addressed is that this may depend on location. In the U.S., radio use is regulated by the FCC. They have purposely designated some frequency as Citizen's Band i.e. CBs which have very little regulation. VHFs however do not use citizen ban frequency and have many regulations. Among these are that they are supposed to be use on the water or shore to ship, and not used like CBs on land. This is true regardless of the output power or channels used, however there are additional regulations about what channels are supposed to be used for certain purposes, as well as many other rules about hailing, call a mayday, pan-pan, etc. For inland use, you can use your cell phone in most places or you can get affordable citizen band walkie talkies which perform in much the same way as VHF radios, but are meant to be used on land by the average citizen. The U.S FCC has no jurisdiction in other countries, so different regulations may exist, though I know marine VHF protocals are similar though out the world.

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The Best Handheld GPS Unit For Your Next Outdoor Adventure!

The best hand-held GPS units aren't just for cars anymore. Thanks to the sleek and innovative designs of today's hottest GPS units, more and more people are turning to hand held GPS units for activities that have existed for thousands of years: hunting, camping and fishing!

If you're a hunter, outdoor enthusiast or enjoy fishing, chances are that you've gotten yourself lost on a weekend expedition with your buddies. Maybe you never could figure out how to read that map, or maybe you wandered off farther than you intended - whatever the case, you can kiss the days of complicated manual navigation good-bye, thanks to the introduction of GPS handheld hiking units from major brands like Garmin and Magellan - and even those that can be used on the water! Want to know more about these pioneering products? Here's the lowdown on the best hand held GPS units that will turn your next hunting or outdoor trip into a stress-free expedition.

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GPS units that are made specifically for hunting, camping and fishing work just like the one that you have for your car or phone. Using satellite technology, your GPS unit is able to track down your exact location and display your real-time position on an easy-to-read map - even if you're travels take you to the most isolated forests. Thanks to your trusty GPS unit, you'll never have to spend your valuable time or resources in manually determining your position on a map: just power up your GPS unit and watch as all of the complicated work is done for you! Better yet, use your GPS to mark down the locations of trails, campsites and other landmarks. With the typical battery lasting up to 24 hours, you don't have to worry about losing these important notes - so you can hunt, hike or fish without worry!

Another great advantage to GPS units that are designed for outdoor use is that they're made to take a beating. Accidentally dropped your hand-held hiking unit on the ground? Whereas a normal portable GPS unit might end up in pieces, these rugged products will continue to perform without flaw. Got to make a trek through a patch of bad weather? Not a problem! Lucky for you, waterproof GPS units will be able to withstand even the toughest of Mother Nature's storms.

Some of the best hand-held GPS units out there include the Garmin eTrex, which has an exclusive BackTrack® feature which will help you navigate your way back to your camp or hunting site; The magellan eXplorist, which boasts four navigation screens on a unit that's smaller than the palm of your hand; and finally, marine GPS units (look for ones designed by Magellan, Garmin and Lowrance), which have enough memory to store up to 500 of your favorite aquatic destinations with the ability to chart a straight course to them! What's the best part about these products? The fact that many of them start under $200, so you don't have to blow your budget in order to nab the best handheld GPS unit of your very own - leaving you with more green for your next outdoor adventure!

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